Production Team Leader
17 hours ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Title: Production Team Leader (CNC / Precision Engineering) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £40,000 £45,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a well-established and growing precision engineering business based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Operating within the oil & gas, petrochemical, and wider industrial sectors, the company specialises in the manufacture of high-specification whitemetal bearings for critical rotating equipment, supplying clients globally. With a strong emphasis on quality, precision, and on-time delivery, this is an opportunity to join a secure, forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career development. This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, made-to-order manufacturing environment and is confident taking full ownership of day-to-day production operations. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 7 operators and 1 apprentice Take full responsibility for daily production operations in a hands-on capacity Plan, prioritise, and coordinate workloads to meet production schedules and deadlines Deliver against daily, weekly, and monthly production targets Conduct daily toolbox talks and team briefings Oversee CNC and manual machining processes, ensuring maximum efficiency Ensure availability of materials, tooling, and resources Carry out final inspection and release of finished goods, including completion of inspection reports Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, COSHH, and risk assessments Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and TPM activities Manage training, competence, and performance of team members Investigate quality, safety, and performance issues using root cause analysis Support and maintain the Quality Management System Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in a CNC Team Leader or similar supervisory role Strong background in CNC and manual machining within a precision engineering environment Experience working to tight tolerances (e.g. 0.02mm) Demonstrable experience managing team performance and absence Good understanding of health & safety and modern manufacturing practices Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills Experience working within Lean or continuous improvement environments Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience using ERP systems About You Minimum of 5 years experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment Ability to prioritise effectively and perform under pressure Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality A proactive and hands-on leader who leads by example Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop others Positive, flexible, and driven attitude Desirable Experience CNC programming experience Knowledge of Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and Kanban Whats on Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 £45,000 per annum Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking engineering business Modern manufacturing environment utilising ERP systems and data-driven processes The opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team TPBN1_UKTJ